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Boost for light-weight lithium batteries

An innovative Brisbane tech company has been awarded $1.7 million to fast-track development of a light-weight lithium battery. Li-S Energy will use the Federal Industry

Defence force out to command space domain

Australia’s defence forces reached for the stars when it tested its space skills during a recent exercise. The ADF’s Space Command took part in Exercise Pitch Black

Engineering program targets future leaders

In response to a shortage of highly skilled engineers, a Brisbane-based global munitions company is working to retain and enhance its existing workforce through a

ADF zeroes in on Vector drone technology

A Brisbane-based drone company will benefit from a $100m Federal Government investment in the aerial technology. Defence Minister Pat Conroy said the Australian Defence

$250 million boost to Ukraine war effort

Australia will provide its largest single military assistance package to Ukraine, worth almost $250 million. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the support at the

Crickenberger to drive growth at NIOA

A Brisbane munitions company is increasing its international firepower with the appointment of leading defence industry executive Andrew Crickenberger as its Chief

Defence Force reveals first laser weapon

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is trialing its first laser weapon, which can burn through steel and destroy objects a kilometre away. The ADFs Fractl Portable High

Boost for Queensland defence companies

Three Queensland companies were awarded a share of almost $3 million in the last round of Federal Government defence industry funding, before a new grants program is

Kiwis set to serve under Aussie flag

ANZAC ties are to set to be strengthened with New Zealanders living in Australia able to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) from next month. Under changes to

Space innovators set course for Brisbane

Brisbane will host the world’s space innovators at an international conference later this year. The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and

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